Sony WH-XB900N vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N and JBL LIVE 670NC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB900N vs. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 254 g 219 g JBL LIVE 670NC are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL LIVE 670NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB900N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW 98 dB Sony WH-XB900N have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Beamforming
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls Volume On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Touch sensor Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 65 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) JBL LIVE 670NC recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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